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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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